[585][586] He also has over 400 million Instagram followers, the second highest for an individual and sportsperson after Cristiano Ronaldo. [18][376] Jorge Valdano, who won the 1986 World Cup alongside Maradona, said in October 2013, "Messi is Maradona every day. [505][506][507] Moreover, he is an accurate free kick and penalty kick taker. During the 201112 season, he set the La Liga and European records for most goals scored in a single season, while establishing himself as Barcelona's all-time top scorer. Faced with aggression from opposing players, including taking a boot to the midriff, Messi played below his standards, though he was the only Argentine to successfully convert his penalty. [550][551], Although Messi has at times denied any rivalry,[552][553] they are widely believed to push one another in their aim to be the best player in the world. His style of play as a diminutive, left-footed dribbler drew comparisons with his compatriot Diego Maradona, who described Messi as his successor. He has netted 17 times in 28 games for his current employers this season. [119] For his efforts in 2011, he again received the FIFA Ballon d'Or, becoming only the fourth player in history to win the Ballon d'Or three times, after Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, and Marco van Basten. While at Barcelona he lived in Castelldefels, a village near Barcelona. [379], Argentina were eliminated in the quarter-final against Germany, at the same stage of the tournament and by the same opponent as four years earlier. Benzema picked up the most recent Ballon dOr award in October after finishing ahead of Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne. Later in 2021 Messi signed with Paris St.-Germain, where he joined superstars Kylian Mbapp and Neymar, and that year he also received another Ballon dOr. In early 2009 Messi capped off a spectacular 200809 season by helping FC Barcelona capture the clubs first treble (winning three major European club titles in one season): the team won the La Liga championship, the Copa del Rey (Spains major domestic cup), and the Champions League title. If you shout "Real Madrid" he will dissapear. [625] Messi made a donation worth 1million ($1.1million) to fight the spread of coronavirus. [527] With the Argentina national team, Messi has similarly played anywhere along the frontline; under various managers, he has been employed on the right wing, as a false nine, as an out-and-out striker, in a supporting role alongside another forward, or in a deeper, free creative role as a classic number 10 playmaker or attacking midfielder behind the strikers. [162] It was reported that Vilanova played a key role in convincing Messi to stay[163] amid strong interest from Jos Mourinho's Chelsea. Search our extensive list of all NFL players now. Competition wettbewerb ; Total 22/23: 28: 17: 16---2.467' Ligue 1: 20: 12: 12---1.762' Champions League . As their place in the knockout phase was guaranteed, most of the starters were rested during the last group match, but Messi reportedly refused to be benched. [362][363] He did not play in the quarter-final against Germany, during which Argentina were eliminated 42 in a penalty shootout. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Well, turn away now Nicklas, because here is our version of the best players in world football right now. Five of Messi's six PSG goals in 2021 came in the Champions League, with just one in Ligue 1, though all four of his assists arrived in domestic competition. "[423] Mayor of Buenos Aires Horacio Rodrguez Larreta unveiled a statue of Messi in the capital to convince him to reconsider retirement. [540][541][542], In Argentine society, prior to 2019, Messi was generally held in lesser esteem than Maradona, a consequence of not only his perceived uneven performances with the national team, but also of differences in class, personality, and background. [30][38] His progress was reflected in his first professional contract, signed on 4 February 2004, which lasted until 2012 and contained an initial buyout clause of 30million. [17][18] His goalscoring idol growing up was Ronaldo, with Messi calling him "the best forward I've ever seen". [228] On 4 November, he made his 600th appearance for Barcelona in a 21 home win over Sevilla in La Liga. [208] He marked his return with a goal, scoring three minutes after coming off the bench in a 40 home win over Deportivo de La Corua, on 16 October. 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Initially, he was merely one of many young Argentine players, including his boyhood idol Pablo Aimar, to receive the "New Maradona" moniker, but as his career progressed, Messi proved his similarity beyond all previous contenders, establishing himself as the greatest player Argentina had produced since Maradona. Messi assumed captaincy of Barcelona in 2018, and won a record sixth Ballon d'Or in 2019. He stepped in and paid the salaries of the three members. A child's smile is worth more than all the money in the world. [125][126] Two weeks later, on 20 March, Messi became the top goalscorer in Barcelona's history at 24 years old, overtaking the 57-year record of Csar Rodrguez's 232 goals with a hat-trick against Granada. [157][159] Messi finished the campaign with his worst output in five seasons, though he still managed to score 41 goals in all competitions. Trolls on Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms love to sling around the derogatory nickname "Pessi" for Lionel Messi. [63] His growing importance to the club was reflected in a new contract, signed that month, which greatly increased his wages. [189] On 16 September, he became the youngest player to make 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League in a 11 away draw to Roma. Now playing in all competitions, he befriended his teammates, among whom were Cesc Fbregas and Gerard Piqu. In the World Cup final, Messi scored twice as Argentina and France played out a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time before Argentina triumphed on penalties. After Barcelona lost the Copa del Rey final four days later, Messi scored both goals in his side's 20 win in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals in Madrid, the second of which a slaloming dribble past three Real players was acclaimed as one of the best ever in the competition. In the 2012/13 La Liga season, Lionel Messis non-penalty shots had a total value of 17.6 xG. [463] On 8 October 2020, Messi scored a penalty in a 10 victory against Ecuador, giving Argentina a winning start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. Pessi's user player card & information (stats, attributes, traits and records). [46] Capello sought to take Messi to Juventus on loan, but Inter Milan offered to pay his 150million buyout clause and triple his wages. [263] On 2 September, Messi was shortlisted as one of the three finalists for both the 2019 FIFA Pusks Award and the 2019 Best FIFA Men's Player Award, with Messi winning the latter on 23 September. [511], Messi's pace and technical ability enable him to undertake individual dribbling runs towards goal, in particular during counterattacks, usually starting from the halfway line or the right side of the pitch. [266] On 23 October, Messi scored his first Champions League goal of the season in a 21 away win over Slavia Prague, becoming the first player to score in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons (excluding qualifying rounds). Zindine Zidane. He was later left on the bench in Argentina's 21 opening win over defending champions Chile on 6 June due to concerns regarding his fitness. [199] On 17 April, Messi ended a five-match scoring drought with his 500th senior career goal for club and country in Barcelona's 21 home loss to Valencia. appreciated. A Warner Bros. [402] In his 100 appearances, he had scored a total of 46 goals for Argentina, 22 of which came in official competitive matches. In the 2012/13 season, which is generally considered Messi's best season ever, he scored 46 goals in 32 games in the Spanish top flight alone. [352], In recognition of his achievements with the under-20 side, senior manager Jos Pkerman gave Messi his first call-up for a friendly against Hungary on 17 August 2005. [233] His opening goal, which came after only two minutes and eight seconds, was also the fastest of his career, as Barcelona advanced to the quarter-finals of the competition for the eleventh consecutive season. [401] Following a 10 win against defending champions Uruguay, Messi earned his 100th cap for his country in the final group match, a 10 win over Jamaica, becoming only the fifth Argentine to achieve this milestone. [433], "The squad is the worst in their history. [224] On 19 September, Messi found the net four times in a 61 trashing of Eibar at the Camp Nou in La Liga. FootballCritic (FC) has one main purpose - to help football fans of every level of obsession understand and enjoy the game just a little more. Even if he is half lame, his presence on the pitch is enough to lift us and our play in general. At the start of the tournament, however, he gave strong performances, being elected man of the match in their first four matches. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in men's and women's football at FIFA's annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. [192] On 30 December, Messi scored on his 500th appearance for Barcelona, in a 40 home win over Real Betis. Yet a large swath of trolls still peruse social media looking for ways to degrade the Argentinian star and his career in any way possible. [158][160] For the first time in five years, Barcelona ended the season without a major trophy; they were defeated in the Copa del Rey final by Real Madrid and lost the league in the last game to Atltico Madrid, causing Messi to be booed by sections of fans at the Camp Nou. Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Spanish football club Barcelona and the current captain of the Argentine national football team. Lionel Messi. Winner. Real Madrid defender David Alaba has been racially abused on social media after voting for Lionel Messi and Croatia coach Zlatko Dali has accused FIFA of disrespect in fallout from the soccer bodys annual awards ceremony, World Cup winner Lionel Messi has won FIFAs Best Mens Player award for 2022. [455] Following Argentina's 20 defeat to hosts Brazil in the semi-finals on 2 July, Messi was critical of the refereeing during the match,[456][457] and alleged the competition was "set up" for Brazil to win. He missed the matches against Vannes in the Coupe de France and versus Lyon and Brest in Ligue 1. [441] A goal of the tournament contender, Messi received a long pass from midfield and controlled the ball on the run with two touches before striking it across goal into the net with his weaker right foot. Five days after his 17th birthday, on 29 June, he made his debut for his country against Paraguay, scoring once and providing two assists in their 80 victory. "Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win." 14. "[503] Beyond his individual qualities, he is also a well-rounded, hard-working team player, known for his creative combinations, in particular with former Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andrs Iniesta. ", "Real Madrid v PSG: Messi is in Mbappe's shadow but do not buy the myth that he is finished", "A final, lots of goals and a trophy: a great start to the season! [565] His buyout clause was set at $835million (700million). ", Pel congratulates Messi after he overtook his record in scoring the most goals for a club. [495][496], Tactically, Messi plays in a free attacking role; a versatile player, he is capable of attacking on either wing or through the centre of the pitch. [212] After placing second in the 2016 Ballon d'Or, on 9 January 2017 Messi also finished in second place behind Cristiano Ronaldo once again in the 2016 Best FIFA Men's Player Award. Messi also scored six goals in 26 appearances as his PSG team won a record-equaling 10th title in Ligue 1. [333] On 13 March, following their Champions League elimination against Real Madrid in the round of 16, Messi and his team-mate Neymar were booed by some of the PSG fans at the Parc des Princes in the league match against Bordeaux. [78][79][143] Signing a new Barcelona contract in 2017, he earned $667,000 per week in wages, and Barcelona also paid him $59.6million as a signing on bonus. [268] On 29 October, Messi scored in a 51 home win over Real Valladolid in La Liga; his first goal a set piece from 35 yards was the 50th free-kick of his career. I achieved a dream I had been hoping for so long, said Messi, reflecting on Argentinas World Cup win. Three successful seasons followed, with Messi winning four consecutive Ballons d'Or, making him the first player to win the award four times. [148], Messi continued to struggle with injury throughout 2013, eventually parting ways with his long-time personal physiotherapist. ", Messi reversing his decision from retiring on 12 August 2016[426], Just a week after Messi announced his international retirement, Argentine newspaper La Nacin reported that he was reconsidering playing for Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. [30][39] He played five games with the B team that season but did not score. ", Pep Guardiola after Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer at the age of 24 in March 2012[122], As Messi maintained his goalscoring form into the second half of the season, the year 2012 saw him break several longstanding records. He can take advantage of every mistake we make. Messi helped Barcelona capture another treble during the 201415 season, leading the team with 43 goals scored over the course of the campaign, which resulted in his fifth world player of the year honour. Messi then helped the team secure their place in the 2014 World Cup with a 52 victory over Paraguay on 10 September 2013 when he scored twice from penalty kicks, taking his international tally to 37 goals to become Argentina's second-highest goalscorer behind Batistuta. [120] Additionally, he won the inaugural UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, a revival of the old-style Ballon d'Or. ", "Professional Soccer Training Drills Lionel Messi a Combination", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 201112", "Lionel Messi: The Best Goalscorer Ever but Is the Barcelona Player the Greatest-Ever Footballer? [114][115][116] He began the campaign by helping Barcelona win both the Spanish and European Super Cups; in the Supercopa de Espaa, he scored three times to achieve a 54 aggregate victory over Real Madrid, overtaking Ral as the competition's all-time top scorer with eight goals. Messi and Roccuzzo have three sons: Thiago (born 2012), Mateo (born 2015) and Ciro (born 2018). Statistically, his contribution of goals, shots, and passes had dropped significantly compared to previous seasons. [467] A week later, he broke the record for most appearances in an Argentina shirt when he featured in a 41 win against Bolivia in his team's final group match, assisting Papu Gmez's opening goal and later scoring two. [295] Two days prior to the opening game, he again criticised the club, this time for the manner of Luis Surez's departure, stating, "at this stage nothing surprises me any more". [35] Ronaldinho soon befriended Messi, whom he called "little brother", which greatly eased his transition into the first team. [206] Three days later, he scored two goals as Barcelona won 62 against Real Betis in the opening game of the 201617 La Liga season. [43] Under Guardiola and subsequent managers, he most often played in a false nine role; positioned as a centre-forward or lone striker, he would roam the centre, often moving deep into midfield and drawing defenders with him, in order to create and exploit spaces for passes, other teammates' attacking runs off the ball, Messi's own dribbling runs, or combinations with Xavi and Iniesta. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in mens and womens football at FIFAs annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. 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[297] On 25 November, Messi was nominated for the 2020 Best FIFA Men's Player award, and was later shortlisted as one of the final three candidates. He is nicknamed Abe or Abeja, due to his last name similarity with the word abeja (Spanish for bee). [17][20] In February 2001, the family relocated to Barcelona, where they moved into an apartment near the club's stadium, Camp Nou. It originated with hardcore fans of Cristiano Ronaldo, but has since spread. The shirt was a number 10 replica of the same one Maradona had worn during his stint with the club in 1993. ", "Lionel Messi not nominated for Ballon d'Or for first time in 17 years", "Kylian Mbapp scores a hat-trick including 8-second goal from kick-off as Paris Saint-Germain puts seven goals past Lille", "VIDO Michel Rio, le Breton plus rapide que Kylian Mbapp", "Lionel Messi, joueur du mois de septembre de la Ligue 1 Uber Eats! [248] On 16 April, Messi scored twice in a 30 home victory over Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals to give Barcelona a 40 aggregate win, which saw Barcelona progress to the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 2015; these were also his first goals in the Champions League quarter-finals since 2013. [249][250], On 27 April, Messi came off the bench and scored the only goal in a 10 home win over Levante, which allowed Barcelona to clinch the league title;[251] this was his 450th La Liga appearance, and his first league title as Barcelona's captain. WITH six draws from the 12 players, many were either unsure of who is truly better or unwilling to rock the boat. [289] On 30 August, La Liga issued a statement stating Messi's contract and buyout clause were still active. [14][496][500] His short, strong legs allow him to excel in short bursts of acceleration while his quick feet enable him to retain control of the ball when dribbling at speed. [42][44] Barcelona, in their second season under Rijkaard, won the league for the first time in six years. Now playing in a free role in an improving team, Messi ended his goal drought by scoring during their first World Cup qualifying match against Chile on 7 October, his first official goal for Argentina in two-and-a-half years. Maradona was criticised for his strategic decisions, which included playing Messi out of his usual position. At the start of his career, he thus mainly held sponsorship contracts with companies that employ sports-oriented marketing, such as Adidas, Pepsi, and Konami. [166] A third hat-trick, scored against city rivals Espanyol on 7 December, allowed him to surpass Csar Rodrguez as the all-time top scorer in the Derbi barcelon with 12 goals. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Videos Tagged. [57][58] Already an idol to the culs, the club's supporters, he scored 17 goals in 36 games across all competitions. [453] In Argentina's second group match of the tournament on 19 June, Messi scored the equalising goal from the penalty spot in a 11 draw against Paraguay. https://www.facebook.com/RonaldinhoOf.https://twitter.com/10ronaldinhohttp://instagram.com/ronaldinhooficial Even the team's starting centre-backs were nervous. It's now 827 career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo, the most by any player ever in the history of football #CR7 #CristianoRonaldo #Portugal #AlNassr #RealMadrid #ManchesterUnited . Messi scored Argentina's first goal in the shoot-out, with Argentina eventually winning 42, ending the nation's 36-year wait for the trophy. [30][38], During the 200405 season, Messi was a guaranteed starter for the B team, playing 17 games throughout the campaign and scoring on six occasions. [283], "I wasn't happy and I wanted to leave. [446] With his two assists in his team's second round fixture, Messi became the first player to provide an assist in the last four World Cups, and also became the first player to provide two assists in a match for Argentina since Maradona had managed the same feat against South Korea in 1986. [267] He also equalled Ral and Cristiano Ronaldo's shared record of the most sides scored against in the competition (33). [626] This was split between Clinic Barcelona hospital in Barcelona, Spain and his native Argentina. eFootball PES 2020 is suitable for fans of football and are also experienced gamers. The two greatest players on the planet right now and arguably of all time Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are far and away the best paid footballers, each taking home more . [232] On 14 March, Messi scored his 99th and 100th Champions League goals in a 30 home win over Chelsea, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach this landmark, in fewer appearances, at a younger age and having taken fewer shots than his Portuguese counterpart. [607] On 30 June 2017, he married Roccuzzo at a luxury hotel named Hotel City Center in Rosario. Test your trivia with this awesome quiz! At the 2018 World Cup, he helped an overmatched Argentine side reach the knockout stage, where they were eliminated by eventual champion France in their first match. In 2014 Messi led Argentina to the World Cup final, which Argentina lost, but Messi won the Golden Ball award as the tournaments best player. [534][535] He initially received several dismissals by critics, based on the fact that he had not won an international trophy at senior level with Argentina,[536] until he won his first at the 2021 Copa Amrica. Following a 10 win in the next group match against Australia, ensuring their quarter-final qualification, Messi was rested during the game against Serbia, while his side won the match to finish first in their group. [247] On 23 February, Messi scored the 50th hat-trick of his career and also provided an assist for Surez, as he helped Barcelona come from behind to achieve a 42 away victory over Sevilla in La Liga; the goal was also his 650th career goal for club and country at senior level. [386] His first international hat-trick came in a friendly against Switzerland on 29 February 2012, followed by two more hat-tricks over the next year-and-a-half in friendlies against Brazil and Guatemala. [136] At the close of the year, Messi had scored a record 91 goals in all competitions for Barcelona and Argentina. [341] On 21 August, Messi provided a long-range assist for Mbapp, clocked at eight seconds, for Ligue 1's second-fastest goal ever scored, before also scoring a goal in 71 away win over Lille. [215], On 4 February 2017, Messi scored his 27th free-kick for Barcelona in a 30 home win over Athletic Bilbao in the league, overtaking Koeman as the club's all-time top-scorer from free-kicks. [416], During a repeat of the previous year's final on 26 June, Argentina once again lost to Chile on penalties after a 00 deadlock, resulting in Messi's third consecutive defeat in a major tournament final with Argentina, and his fourth overall. Messi scored twice in an epic final in Doha as Argentina beat France on penalties despite Mbappe netting a hat-trick for Les Bleus in a remarkable 3-3 draw. [473][474], On 9 September, Messi scored a hat-trick in a 30 home win over Bolivia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier which also moved him above Pel as South America's top male international scorer with 79 goals. 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